Cheap Apartments for Rent in La Mesa, CA

1,278 Rentals

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1 BED

$1,895+

2 BEDS

$2,400+

La Cuesta Apartments

7272 Saranac St, La Mesa, CA 91942
1 BED

$1,895+

2 BEDS

$2,350+

Villa Knolls Apartments

5365-5465 Marengo Ave, La Mesa, CA 91942
1 BED, 1 BATH

$1,895

4860 Rolando Ct

4860 Rolando Ct, San Diego, CA 92115

Call (201) 674-2712
1 BED, 1 BATH

$1,895

Age 55+ Only - Remodeled One Bedroom Condo...

6650 Amherst St, San Diego, CA 92115
1 BED, 1 BATH

$1,895

OPEN HOUSE: 11/1 9AM-6PM ~ Charming 1 Bedr... Unit 6165-04

6165 Montezuma Rd, San Diego, CA 92115
1 BED

$1,895

Grossmont Apartments

8561 Mellmanor Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
1 BED

$1,895

The Belmont

4812 70th St, San Diego, CA 92115
STUDIO

$1,900

La Mesa Highview Apartments

7555 High St, La Mesa, CA 91941
STUDIO, 1 BATH

$1,900

6339 Jeff St

6339 Jeff St, San Diego, CA 92115

Call (619) 752-4177
1 BED

$1,925+

2 BEDS

$2,300+

Mohawk Gardens

7482 Mohawk St, La Mesa, CA 91942

Call (619) 480-0900
$310 Off

Price Drop. $310 Off

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STUDIO

$1,928+

1 BED

$2,139+

2 BEDS

$2,608+

Veranda La Mesa

5353 Baltimore Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942

Call (858) 282-0401
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STUDIO

$1,932+

1 BED

$2,364+

Chateau Spring Hill Apartments

4341 Spring St, La Mesa, CA 91941

Call (619) 404-6916
2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$1,950

2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom West La Mesa Apartment Unit 4369 B2

4369 Rosebud Ln, La Mesa, CA 91941
STUDIO

$1,965+

1 BED

$2,399+

2 BEDS

$2,999+

Kelvin

7950 Broadway, Lemon Grove, CA 91945

Call (858) 225-5429
1 BED

$1,975

Village Apartments

5500 Morro Way, La Mesa, CA 91942

Call (619) 866-6217
1 BED

$1,976+

2 BEDS

$2,426+

The Sophia at Mt. Helix

3827 Conrad Dr, Spring Valley, CA 91977
Rent Special

Rent Special

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1 BED

$1,985+

2 BEDS

$2,525+

Dorchester "Call for Specials"

6595 Montezuma Rd, San Diego, CA 92115

Call (619) 558-5045
2 BEDS

$1,987

Valle at 9209 Kenwood

9209-9215 Kenwood Dr, Spring Valley, CA 91977

Call (619) 825-2491
1 BED, 1 BATH

$1,988

4860 Rolando Ct Unit 44

4860 Rolando Ct, San Diego, CA 92115
2 BEDS

$1,990

The Solstice

7240 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92115
1 BED

$1,995+

2 BEDS

$2,695+

The Fletcher

5360 Marengo Ave, La Mesa, CA 91942

Call (619) 356-2289
1 BED

$1,995+

2 BEDS

$2,595+

Mellmanor Apartments

8750 Mellmanor Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942

Call (858) 757-8327
1 BED

$1,995+

2 BEDS

$2,495+

Elan Avante

8515 Chloe Ave, La Mesa, CA 91942

Call (619) 304-0503
1 BED

$1,995

The Flats

7475 El Cajon Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91942

Call (619) 639-4925
1 BED

$1,995+

2 BEDS

$2,395+

Heatherwood

5333 Baltimore Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
1 BED

$1,995+

2 BEDS

$2,495+

Fleetwood - Luxurious apartment home with ...

7200 Saranac St, La Mesa, CA 91942
1 BED

$1,999

Comanche Hills

5040 Comanche Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942

Call (619) 648-5418
1 BED

$1,999+

2 BEDS

$2,450+

Hillside Terrace Apartments

3262 College Pl, Lemon Grove, CA 91945

Call (619) 536-0533
1 BED

$2,000+

2 BEDS

$2,500+

Lake Murray Villa

5757 Lake Murray Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91942

Call (858) 585-9822
1 BED, 1 BATH

$2,000

7025 Waite Dr Unit 10A

7025 Waite Dr, La Mesa, CA 91941

Call (619) 920-1207
STUDIO, 1 BATH

$2,000

Newly Renovated Studio For Rent!

5209 Tipton St, San Diego, CA 92115
1 BED, 1 BATH

$2,000

1 Bed 1 Bath Home For Rent

3838 Avocado Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91941
1 BED

$2,004+

2 BEDS

$2,747+

Ivanhoe Village Apartments

2675 Fletcher Pky, El Cajon, CA 92020
1 BED

$2,020+

2 BEDS

$2,275+

Dorado Plaza

6263 Acorn St, San Diego, CA 92115

Call (619) 724-5021
1 BED

$2,045

Elan Avante II

8520-8522 Chloe Ave, La Mesa, CA 91942
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$2,050

6955 Alvarado Rd

6955 Alvarado Rd, San Diego, CA 92120
1 BED

$2,050

Molokai Apartments

5055 73rd St, San Diego, CA 92115
1 BED

$2,063+

2 BEDS

$2,628+

Palms of La Mesa

7480-7487 Mohawk St, La Mesa, CA 91942
1 BED

$2,070

Chateau Spring Terrace Apartments

4242 Spring St, La Mesa, CA 91941
1 BED

$2,071

8181 Allison Apartments - La Mesa, CA

8181 Allison Ave, La Mesa, CA 91942

Call (619) 639-4780
1 BED, 1 BATH

$2,080

La Mesa Village Jr. One Bedroom-NICE SPACE...

4654 Palm Ave, La Mesa, CA 91941
1 BED

$2,087+

2 BEDS

$2,227+

Summit Park Village

8563 Lake Murray Blvd, San Diego, CA 92119

Call (619) 789-5721

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La Mesa at a Glance

Average Rent

$2,028

(All bedrooms and property types)

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Average Rent in La Mesa

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School Rating

out of 10 Rating

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Schools in La Mesa

45

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore^® Rating

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Transportation in La Mesa

40

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore^® Rating

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Transportation in La Mesa

Renting in La Mesa

Average Rental Rates and Apartment Sizes

Apartment Type Average Sq Ft Average Rent
Studio 460 Sq Ft $1,602 / mo
1 Bedroom 654 Sq Ft $2,028 / mo
2 Bedrooms 916 Sq Ft $2,492 / mo
3 Bedrooms 1,128 Sq Ft $3,036 / mo

Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods in La Mesa

(For 1 bedroom apartments)

Neighborhoods Average Sq Ft Average Rent
Highland Village 660 Sq Ft $2,043/mo
Casa de Oro-Mount Helix 700 Sq Ft $2,130/mo
Mellmanor 668 Sq Ft $2,266/mo
College Hill 712 Sq Ft $2,285/mo
Parkway Manor 709 Sq Ft $2,359/mo
Spring Valley Highlands 681 Sq Ft $2,381/mo
Porter Hill 682 Sq Ft $2,408/mo
La Mesa Park Homes 663 Sq Ft $2,458/mo
Brier 654 Sq Ft $2,460/mo
Villages of la Mesa 641 Sq Ft $2,594/mo

Getting Around La Mesa

Transportation

77

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore^® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you need a car.

40

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore^® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you'll most likely want your car for most errands.

45

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore^® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

Scores provided by Walk Score^ⓘ

Education

High School Middle School Elementary School

GreatSchools Rating

Public High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,175 Students

GreatSchools Rating

Parkway Sports and Health Science Academy

Public Middle School

Public

Grades 7-8

626 Students

GreatSchools Rating

Avocado Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

557 Students

GreatSchools Rating

La Mesa Dale Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public

Grades K-6

524 Students

GreatSchools Rating

Murdock Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public

Grades K-6

594 Students

GreatSchools Rating

Murray Manor Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public

Grades K-6

584 Students

Data provided by GreatSchools.org 2025 © 2025. All rights reserved.

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